This discussion aims to elucidate the nature of IUI, the procedural mechanics, its advantages, and anticipatory guidance for patients undergoing this treatment.

Understanding Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Introduction

What is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a clinical fertility procedure entailing the direct placement of sperm within a woman's uterine cavity at the approximate time of ovulation. The objective of IUI is to augment the quantity of sperm traversing into the fallopian tubes, thereby enhancing the probability of fertilization. This method proves particularly beneficial for those encountering male factor infertility, idiopathic infertility, or specific cervical anomalies.

The IUI Process at Isha Women's Hospital 

We at Isha women's hospital follow a detailed patient centric approach towards IUI which involves a customized tailor made protocols for IUI which in turn greatly improves success rate of IUI procedure in terms of achieving very good pregnancy rates.

The IUI process typically follows a structured sequence comprising key phases:

1. Initial Consultation and Assessment: Preceding IUI initiation, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted by our fertility specialist Dr. Chinmay Pataki, which encompasses a detailed medical history, physical assessment, and an array of fertility diagnostics for both partners.

2. Ultrasound guided Advanced follicular study and Ovulation Monitoring: Dr. Chinma Pataki is specialist in advanced ultrasound guided follicular study. He does color doppler study for each patient to determine ideal size for the follicle to be triggered for ovulation. This makes it a completely patient centric approach for IUI at Isha women hospital, Dombivli.

Precise timing of IUI with ovulation is crucial and color doppler studies for folliculometry vastly improves the accuracy for the precise timing for trigger for ovulation monitored sonography. 

3. Sperm Preparation: On the designated day of the procedure, a sperm sample is procured from the male partner or a donor. The sample undergoes a  process to concentrate motile sperm and eliminate impurities, thereby enhancing fertilization prospects. Our highly experienced team of embryologists at Isha Women's Hospital dombivli, is expert in preparation of the sperms in the most scientific way to ensure highest success rate for IUI.

4. Insemination Procedure: The processed sperm is introduced into the uterus through a slender, flexible catheter. The procedure is brief and typically painless, oftentimes finalized within minutes. We at Isha Women's Hospital follow a very advanced procedure of IUI which involves use of special catheters for performing this procedure which makes this procedure of IUI at Isha, absolutely painless!

5. Post-Procedure Care: Post-insemination, the patient may rest momentarily before resuming standard activities. patient is gives medcines for luteal support and Confirmation of pregnancy is sought two weeks post-procedure via a pregnancy test. Dr. Chinmay Pataki at Isha Women's Hospital strongly recommends all patients undergoing IUI treatment at Isha Women Hospital to lead a very active lifestyle after the IUI procedure and he does not recommend bedrest after IUI.

Benefits of IUI

IUI presents several noteworthy benefits as a fertility intervention:

- Minimally Invasive: Relative to treatments such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), IUI entails fewer invasive procedures.
- Cost-Effective: In general, IUI is more financially accessible than IVF, presenting a feasible option for many couples.
- Reduced Medication Requirement: IUI often necessitates fewer medicines, thereby diminishing adverse effects.
- Mimics Natural Conception : IUI parallels the natural conception process, which can be reassuring for many couples.

What to Expect

While IUI's procedural simplicity is notable, it is imperative to maintain realistic expectations regarding variable success rates influenced by factors such as patient age, underlying fertility etiology, and overall health status:

Success Rates: IUI's success rate ranges from 18-22% per cycle, with cumulative success enhancing across multiple cycles. At Isha Women Hospital, Dombivli, we recommend 3 cycles of IUI for best possible cumulative success rate of IUI procedure in terms of achieving pregnancy

Dr. Chinmay Pataki is renowned IVF specialist and he has vast experience of over 15. years in the field of gynaecology. he is founder and medical director of Isha Women's Hopsital, Dombivli, India.

Clinic Address :
Isha Women’s hospital 
Globe pinnacle towers 
Near Pendharkar college gate
MIDC
Dombivli east
Thane
Maharashtra 
421203

For appointments call (+91) 7977873974

website : www.ishawomenhospital.com